The program offered by prepares students for developing and maintaining large and complex software by focusing on advanced courses in software development, testing and validation, maintenance, security, and management and integration?all specialties of high demand among the state?s computing and IT industries.?

Strengths of the program

  • Gain knowledge in all phases of the development and maintenance of complex software.
  • High and continuously growing demand for people with Software Engineering skills.
  • Software Engineers typically earn six-figure salaries.
  • Receive assistance on career goals with the engineering school's industrial advisory board and numerous internship and career contacts.
  • Receive a solid technical background in math, science, and engineering.
  • You can join a math, science, and engineering community residence hall at WSU Pullman?share classes with your neighbors, study together, get free tutoring, and use the hall?s computer lab.
Career

Employment in software engineering is growing rapidly. In Washington, jobs for software development engineers, developers, and software engineers grew by 87%, 56% and 74%, respectively in 2013 with continued expected growth through 2020.?Software Engineers typically earn six-figure salaries. Graduates can pursue careers as a software developer, software engineer, requirements engineer, quality assurance engineer, project manager, and many others.?